4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Bosen; Reverse 山 YAMA) ND (1866) front 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Bosen; Reverse 山 YAMA) ND (1866) back
4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Bosen; Reverse 山 YAMA) ND (1866) photo
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4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" Bosen; Reverse 山 YAMA ND

1866 year
Copper (Copper alloy) - -
Description
Issuer
Japan
Type
Pattern
Year
1866
Value
4 Mon
Currency
Mon (683-1953)
Composition
Copper (Copper alloy)
Shape
Round with a square hole
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291358
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

11 waves with a character above hole

Lettering:

Translation: Yama

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 4 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" (Bosen; Reverse 山 YAMA) ND (1866) coin from Japan made of Copper (Copper alloy) is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts a mountain range, which is not commonly seen on coins from this time period. The reverse design is also known as the "Yama" or "mountain" design. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins from the same era.